Caterpillar Inc. · 21 hours ago
Category Buyer II
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$96K/yr - $144K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities through innovation and collaboration. The Category Buyer II role involves developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing, managing and executing the Fluids global category strategy managing policies, agreements, sourcing, and special procurement projects
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment
Acting as the lead liaison between the CAT organization and suppliers to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers
Applies data cleansing, transformation, and modeling techniques to support decision-making
Identifies trends, correlations, and risks through predictive analysis
Oversees data collection processes and ensures quality and effectiveness of analysis
Delivers clear, constructive feedback and adapts communication to audience needs
Creates presentations and reports using accessible language
Interprets verbal and non-verbal cues to enhance understanding
Builds collaborative relationships by adapting interaction style
Recognizes roles, responsibilities, and diverse perspectives
Works constructively with individuals and teams across functions
Uses active listening and probing to uncover interests and issues
Focuses on achieving win-win outcomes and separating issues from personalities
Presents positions clearly while remaining open to alternative viewpoints
Implements organizational protocols for contract compliance and review
Ensures accurate documentation and adherence to regulations
Maintains vendor and contract information for departmental needs
Executes procurement processes using organizational systems and tools
Ensures compliance with purchasing regulations and specifications
Maintains accurate records of orders and bidding activities
Communicates effectively with suppliers on contracts and negotiations
Monitors supplier satisfaction and resolves critical issues
Documents and analyzes challenges in supplier relationships
Supports sourcing activities through data analysis and market research
Identifies opportunities to improve procurement processes
Assists senior professionals in applying strategic sourcing standards
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Applies data cleansing, transformation, and modeling techniques to support decision-making
Identifies trends, correlations, and risks through predictive analysis
Oversees data collection processes and ensures quality and effectiveness of analysis
Delivers clear, constructive feedback and adapts communication to audience needs
Creates presentations and reports using accessible language
Interprets verbal and non-verbal cues to enhance understanding
Builds collaborative relationships by adapting interaction style
Recognizes roles, responsibilities, and diverse perspectives
Works constructively with individuals and teams across functions
Uses active listening and probing to uncover interests and issues
Focuses on achieving win-win outcomes and separating issues from personalities
Presents positions clearly while remaining open to alternative viewpoints
Implements organizational protocols for contract compliance and review
Ensures accurate documentation and adherence to regulations
Maintains vendor and contract information for departmental needs
Executes procurement processes using organizational systems and tools
Ensures compliance with purchasing regulations and specifications
Maintains accurate records of orders and bidding activities
Communicates effectively with suppliers on contracts and negotiations
Monitors supplier satisfaction and resolves critical issues
Documents and analyzes challenges in supplier relationships
Supports sourcing activities through data analysis and market research
Identifies opportunities to improve procurement processes
Assists senior professionals in applying strategic sourcing standards
Preferred
Experience working semi-autonomously, thinking creatively, and gaining broad-based and cross-functional consensus
Deep expertise in building and leveraging relationships while building a highly effective network
Experience meeting with and reporting out to senior leaders with Cat and externally with the supply base
Experience developing and completing complex category strategies
Experience negotiating traditional and non-traditional contracts with both US domestic and international suppliers
Expertise at crafting and presenting highly visual and engaging materials to targeted audiences
Previous purchasing, operations or supply chain knowledge experience
Proficiency in English and advanced communication/negotiation skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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